Careers in Computing

Want a career using computers?
Wondering what to do with your exam results?
Would a vendor certificate improve your CV?
Spare time! Want to spend it improving your future career?

The Training Foundry at Sheffield Hallam University can help!

If you would like to find out more, you could pop in for an informal chat at one of our Open Days. Please contact us for the next open day appointment.

We run a range of vendor accredited courses leading to qualifications, from Microsoft, Adobe and Cisco that will enhance your CV and provide you with the skills you need to work in a number of IT related professions:

Working with the Web

If you have a flair for Art and Design, or want to work in the Digital Industry, then you could benefit from learning about some of the market-leading software in this field.  A two day introduction course in some of the Adobe Suite of programs would help you.  Currently Adobe has a qualification called "Adobe Certified Associate" in Photoshop, Flash and Dreamweaver - this exam content is covered in 3 days with some home study.  We also have courses in Illustrator, InDesign, Premier Pro, After Effects and Fireworks.

Technical Support

If you are planning to get into IT Technical Support as a career then a qualification from Microsoft could help your chances and update your skills. Microsoft is releasing a brand new qualification called "Microsoft Technology Associate" in the autumn of this year.  This series of courses are designed as an entry level qualification and help you take the first step toward building a successful career in technology.

Network engineer

Studies around the world show a growing demand for information and communication technology (ICT) professionals, and a critical shortage of qualified candidates to fill the positions. Innovations such as social networking, cloud computing, e-commerce, web conferencing, and desktop virtualization are changing the way we live, work, play and learn, and these capabilities are all powered by networks. The Cisco Networking Academy CCNA Discovery and CCNA Exploration courses, which require up to 20 days training, provide the experience needed to help meet the global demand for qualified ICT candidates to design, install, and manage these networks.

Information worker

In almost whatever career you decide to follow you are going to come across computers.  An understanding of basic word-processing and spreadsheets will always improve your employment prospects.  Microsoft offer certification in Microsoft Office products in all versions.  A 2 day introduction course will prepare you for exams in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook or Access.

Our satisfaction guarantee – gives you unlimited support by phone or email after the course and if required, further tuition will be given to help you meet the course objectives.

If you find you need help in addition to the course content we have a number of experts in our Solve IT Clinic who should be able to help you.

Give us a call now on 0114 225 5888 to find our how we can help.